Indian sports wrap, February 14: Karan Singh, Manas Dhamne awarded wildcards at Delhi Open

TENNIS

Davis Cupper Karan Singh, prodigy Manas Dhamne awarded singles’ wildcards

Karan Singh and Manas Dhamne have been awarded main draw wild cards for the upcoming Delhi Open, which begins on February 16 at the DLTA (Delhi Lawn Tennis Association) Complex.

The DLTA also confirmed a main draw wild card for Digvijay Pratap Singh, along with four qualifying singles wild cards for the tournament.

Karan’s inclusion comes on the back of his role in India’s victorious Davis Cup tie against the Netherlands in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Manas, widely regarded as one of the brightest young prospects in Indian tennis, continues to impress with his rapid development and growing competitive maturity.

Commenting on the selections, DLTA president Rohit Rajpal said they reflect both recognition of recent contributions and a long-term investment in Indian tennis.

“Karan Singh and Digvijay Pratap Singh played important roles in the recent Davis Cup campaign, and this wild card is a recognition of their contribution to the team’s success. Manas Dhamne is one of the most exciting young talents in the country today, and it is important that we provide him with opportunities at events like the Delhi Open to help him grow and gain valuable experience at a higher level,” Rajpal said.

In addition, the DLTA has awarded qualifying singles wild cards to Nitin Kumar Sinha, Ishaque Eqbal, Udit Kamboj, and Denis Yevseyev. These players will compete in the qualifying draw for a place in the main tournament.

-Team Sportstar

WEIGHTLIFTING

Railways reigns supreme

Harcharan Singh and Lovepreet Singh claimed elite men’s 110kg and +110kg titles respectively on the concluding day of the National weightlifting championships in Modinagar.

Railways won the team championships in men and women sections. M. Raja (men) and Mirabai Chanu (women) were chosen the ‘best lifters.’

– Team Sportstar

POLO

Jaipur stages dramatic late comeback to book finals berth in Raffles Sirmour Cup

The contest began with the Arion Achievers applying early pressure. The Jaipur Polo Team trailed 1–2 at the end of the first chukker but responded with greater composure and sharper coordination in the second, edging ahead 3–2 by halftime as its attacking combinations began to click.

Jaipur was at its dominant best in the third chukker. Quick ball movement, controlled build-up play, and clinical finishing saw the side surge ahead to a commanding 7–4 lead. Lance Watson spearheaded the charge with decisive strikes, while Manuel Fernandez Llorente provided crucial support in attack.

Momentum shifted in the fourth and fifth chukkers as the Achievers mounted a determined comeback. Capitalising on key opportunities, the side narrowed the gap and moved ahead 9–7 by the end of the fifth chukker, setting up a tense final period.

The sixth chukker delivered high drama. Jaipur raised the intensity, tightened its defence, and pressed relentlessly in attack. Demonstrating resilience under pressure, it struck three decisive goals while shutting out the opponent, completing a remarkable turnaround to clinch a 10–9 victory and confirm its spot in the Raffles Sirmour Cup final.

-Team Sportstar

SQUASH

Tanvi, Suraj, Ayaan in semis of HCL Squash Indian Tour 6

Women’s top seed Tanvi Khanna, along with men’s third seed Suraj Kumar Chand and fifth seed Ayaan Vaziralli, were the Indians who qualified for the semifinals of the HCL Squash India Tour 6 in Greater Noida.

Tanvi, runner-up in the previous leg in Ahmedabad last month, defeated compatriot Sanya Vats 11-4, 11-9, 11-3 in the quarterfinals, and will meet Malaysian third seed Sehveetrraa Kumar in the semifinals.

Suraj Chand edged out seventh seed compatriot Rahul Baitha 11-7, 11-9, 4-11, 10-12, 13-11 in the quarterfinals to set up a semifinal clash against Egyptian second seed Abdullah Hafez.

Vaziralli defeated Yusuf Elsherif of Egypt 12-10, 11-5, 11-9 in the quarterfinals and will lock horns with Sri Lankan top seed Ravindu Laksiri in the last-four stage.

Laksiri beat local challenger Gurveer Singh 11-7, 11-4, 11-4 in the quarterfinals.

– Team Sportstar

GOLF

Disappointing finish for Indian golfers in Riyadh

It was a disappointing day for the Indians as Avani Prashanth carded a 73 on the final day to finish Tied-39 at the 2026 PIF Saudi Ladies International at Riyadh Golf Club here.

Avani, playing her second season on the Ladies European Tour (LET), carded 69-71-68-73 for a total of 7-under.

As for the other two Indians who made the cut, Aditi Ashok (72-69-71-74) was 2-under and T-58th, while Pranavi Urs (73-69-71-74) was 11-under and T-60.

Diksha Dagar and Hitaashee Bakshi had earlier missed the cut.

Charley Hull stormed to a fifth Ladies European Tour (LET) title, winning the 2026 PIF Saudi Ladies International by one stroke.

– PTI

Guntas, Ananyaa shoot 71 each in third round at WAAP golf

India’s Guntas Sandhu played another steady round of 1-under 71, as did her colleague Ananyaa Sood (71) on the third day of the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) tournament here.

Sandhu, who has been the leading Indian, is now Tied-17th with cards of 71-73-71 to be 1-under for three days. Sood (74-75-71) shot her week’s best score and was 4-over and was T-35.

Zara Anand and Jia Kataria had earlier missed the cut.

Yunseo Yang of South Korea survived a roller-coaster round to remain in pole position to try and end her country’s WAAP victory drought.

-PTI

Published on Feb 14, 2026